Feathered ‘ex-pats’ lead to Spanish squawks
October 17, 2016
Flocks of Quaker parrots, also known as monk parakeets, have added a colorful—and noisy—touch to Madrid and several other Spanish cities, and while some residents
Flocks of Quaker parrots, also known as monk parakeets, have added a colorful—and noisy—touch to Madrid and several other Spanish cities, and while some residents
China’s latest villages modeled on European and American towns goes for a triple-play: Hometown 16th century neighborhoods of three writers who all died in 1616—Shakespeare,
One of Catalonia’s most unusual traditions, seen above, is the ‘Concurs de Castells’ in which teams of up to 500 members compete to form the
International Air Group makes some moves to drum up new traffic on both Atlantic and Pacific routes.
It’s true! Spain’s national anthem, La Marcha Real, leaves everyone speechless—because it has no words. Spain’s parliament is now being asked to consider a possible
As Catalonia’s secession movement continues to grow, discord among secessionist parties may be a roadblock.
Gumbo was visiting Sagrada Familia Schoolhouse. Built more than a century ago to educate the children of the construction workers who were building Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, it is a excellent example of simple yet beautiful design that was the hallmark of much of the Modernisme architectural movement.
A Spanish cafe sticks up for politeness, and finds it’s making a difference.
Tomatoes by the ton and other entertainments mark La Tomatina, the world’s biggest (and best-promoted) tomato fight festival.
A 140+ acre Mediterranean island just off Menorca is for sale, complete with beaches, boathouse, jetty and history.
Flocks of Quaker parrots, also known as monk parakeets, have added a colorful—and noisy—touch to Madrid and several other Spanish
China’s latest villages modeled on European and American towns goes for a triple-play: Hometown 16th century neighborhoods of three writers
One of Catalonia’s most unusual traditions, seen above, is the ‘Concurs de Castells’ in which teams of up to 500
International Air Group makes some moves to drum up new traffic on both Atlantic and Pacific routes.
It’s true! Spain’s national anthem, La Marcha Real, leaves everyone speechless—because it has no words. Spain’s parliament is now being
As Catalonia’s secession movement continues to grow, discord among secessionist parties may be a roadblock.
Gumbo was visiting Sagrada Familia Schoolhouse. Built more than a century ago to educate the children of the construction workers who were building Gaudi’s La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, it is a excellent example of simple yet beautiful design that was the hallmark of much of the Modernisme architectural movement.
A Spanish cafe sticks up for politeness, and finds it’s making a difference.
Tomatoes by the ton and other entertainments mark La Tomatina, the world’s biggest (and best-promoted) tomato fight festival.
A 140+ acre Mediterranean island just off Menorca is for sale, complete with beaches, boathouse, jetty and history.